Located in the Adirondacks region of New York, the community of Mineville is located within minutes of many area attractions, including Lake Champlain and Giant Mountain, one of the more hiker-friendly peaks of Adirondack Park. Due to the region's close proximity to the lake and Vermont, as well as the mountains, there are several area accommodations for those looking to visit.
Located just 19 minutes from Mineville is the Westport Hotel, in Westport, home of the Essex County Fair. In operation since 1876, the family-operated hotel offers European-style accommodations and features an on-site restaurant and sports pub. The restaurant, Gryphon's Nest, features a main dining room and a fireside dining area and serves a wide variety of Adirondack regional wines. The hotel also offers free transportation to the local train station, as well as to the Westport Marina, which offers boat rentals and lakeside dining on Lake Champlain.
Also located in nearby Westport is the Westport Lakeside Motel. The motel is particularly known for its views, as patrons can take in Lake Champlain while simultaneously enjoying the mountain views of the Adirondacks. Accommodations at the motel include concrete patios equipped with barbecue grills, lakeside Adirondack chairs, and an adjacent public boat launch. The facility also offers for rent an apartment-style room that has a fully furnished kitchenette and living-room area. The hotel is located within walking distance of the Westport Amtrak station.
The Victorian Lady, also located in Westport, offers bed-and-breakfast accommodations in the historic lakeside town. An acclaimed inn, it has been featured in "Victorian Homes Magazine" and in the "Official Guide to American Historic Inns." Along with its Victorian-era charms, such as an English garden and a veranda from which to enjoy views of the lake, the inn offers three meals daily in its candlelit dining room, The inn is located on Westport's Main Street, just a block from the Inn Restaurant and within walking distance of the Westport Marina.
Located about 30 minutes south of Mineville is the Super 8 Ticonderoga, which offers affordable motel-style accommodations close to Lake Champlain. Housed in a "log-style" facility, the motel can accommodate patrons who require an extended stay in the area and offers ample parking for RV and truck owners. There are 11 eating establishments within two miles of the facility, include three within walking distance, such as a Subway and a McDonald's restaurant. Nearby attractions include the historic John Hancock House, located a mile from the motel, while the local ferry to Vermont is only three miles away.
